Report of the ad hoc expert group meeting on science and technology issues for sustainable development : principles, methodology and strategy for promoting the African green revolution

Abstract

The Ad Hoc Expert Group meeting on Science and Technology Issues for Sustainable Development - Principles, Methodology and Strategy for Promoting the African Green Revolution - was held in the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 16 to 18 November 2004. The Meeting was formally opened by Mr. Josue Dione, Director of the Sustainable Development Division of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) after brief welcome remarks by Mr. Alex Tindimubona, Coordinator of the Meeting. The main objective of the meeting was to elicit advice and feedback on the principles, methodology and strategy for promoting an African Green Revolution. In this regard, Mr.Dione specified, participants were kindly expected to: a) Review and validate the Study on "Principles, methodology and strategy for promoting the African Green Revolution: A design and training manual;" b) Reflect on the potential, readiness and prospects of Africa to design and implement a Green Revolution c) Provide feedback, recommendations and advice on the way forward.